I was prompted to upgrade my operating system to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. Which version of Windows do I need?

For full performance, including the ability to use a racing wheel, you need Windows 10 running version 1607 or later to download and install Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. Additionally, your device must be running a 64-bit version of Windows 10. If you have a 32-bit version, you won’t be able to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex.

I received error code 0x80070422 while I was trying to download Forza Motorsport 6: Apex from Microsoft Store. What should I do?

If you receive error code 0x80070422 while trying to download the game from Microsoft Store, you may have inadvertently disabled the Windows Update service. This service needs to be enabled for Microsoft Store to work. Here’s how to re-enable the Windows Update service:

From the Start menu, type services.msc in the Search box.

Scroll down and double-click Windows Update service in the list.

Change Startup type to Manual, and then select OK.

Do I need additional software to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex?

Yes, you need to have DirectX 12 or later installed to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex.

What kind of accessory device do I need to control Forza Motorsport 6: Apex?

You can use a mouse and keyboard or a game controller (Xbox One or Xbox 360 controller is recommended). If you use an Xbox One controller, you'll need either a USB cable to connect it to your device or an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex supports a wide variety of popular racing wheels, such as the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel and the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel. For a full list of supported wheels, as well as racing wheel tips and tricks, see the Forza Motorsport Forum help page.

Do I need a Microsoft account to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex?

Yes, you'll need a Microsoft account to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. If you already play games on Xbox 360 or Xbox One, you can use the same account you use for those games. For more details, see the Microsoft account FAQ page.

Do I need to be online or connected to the Internet to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex?

If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, such as a long-distance flight or a sailing excursion, you can prepare your Windows 10 device to allow you to play Forza Motorsport 6: Apex offline.

If you play offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from Microsoft Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you're offline.

If you earn any achievements while playing offline, they will sync to your account the next time you sign in to Xbox Live on your device. Your game save progress will also sync when you sign in to Xbox Live.

I already have the Xbox One version of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex. Are the two versions of the game linked?

The Xbox One and Windows 10 versions of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex are different versions. The two have different gameplay modes and challenges, and the online features of the two experiences are not directly connected. Forza Motorsport 6: Apex will, however, benefit from the strong community of drivers and painters in Forza Motorsport 6 on Xbox One, through their cloud-powered Drivatars™ and featured UGC liveries.

As you'll need a Microsoft account to sign in to Xbox Live to play, you can earn achievements and gamerscore in both games. However, any progress you make on the Xbox One version will not carry over to the Windows 10 version, and vice versa.

How many times can I download and install Forza Motorsport 6: Apex?

You can download and install Forza Motorsport 6: Apex on up to 10 different Windows 10 devices using the same Microsoft account.

Why should I sign in to Xbox Live with a Microsoft account?

When you connect Forza Motorsport 6: Apex to the Xbox Live service, you get the following benefits while you play on your Windows 10 device.